5 best PUBG Mobile guns for close-range combat

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Close-range gunfights in PUBG Mobile are inevitable, regardless of whether you are an aggressive player who prefers going all in for a fight or a passive rank pusher who usually keeps a low profile on the battlefield. Such combat often sparks and ends within a snap of a finger, requiring swift movement speed, precise aim, good control over the weapon, and quick decision-making ability. All these requirements are satisfied after you spend adequate time on the battlefield.

Besides all these, the firearm you pick in close-range gunfight plays a pivotal role in determining the champion. Therefore, you must choose your weapon wisely after getting familiar with its stats and performance in different circumstances of the battleground.

Considering all this, this article lists the five best firearms you can pick in close-range gunfights in PUBG Mobile.

Disclaimer: PUBG Mobile is banned in India. Readers in the region are advised against playing the game. Instead, they can play BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), an India-exclusive and legal variant.

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PUBG Mobile guns for close-range combat

1) AKM

Here are the stats of the AKM in PUBG Mobile:

Damage: 48
Magazine size: 30 (Extended: 40)
Reload time: 2.9s
Fire rate: 0.1/s

The AKM is one of the most popular PUBG Mobile guns. It is widely known for its outstanding damage output. However, it's notorious for its high recoil rate, which can be troublesome when trying to land shots.

Therefore, you should only use the AKM if you can handle its high recoil. Otherwise, you're better off going for any other weapon on this list.

2) UZI

Here are the stats of the UZI in the game:

Damage: 26
Magazine size: 25 (Extended: 35)
Reload time: 3.1s
Fire rate: 0.048/s

The UZI is one of the best PUBG Mobile guns for close-quarter combat due to its high firing rate, decent damage output, and low recoil rate. However, note that this weapon can fail you in mid-to-long-range fights. Another downside is that you can't attach a big scope to it.

Make the most of the UZI's high firing rate while trying to register kills in close-range combat.

3) Groza

Here are the stats of the Groza in the game:

Damage: 45
Magazine size: 30 (Extended: 40)
Reload time: 3s
Fire rate: 0.08/s

The Groza is one of the best PUBG Mobile guns in every combat range. It has high damage output and a magnificent firing rate. However, it has a high recoil rate and requires a little practice to master. You can counter this flaw by not equipping the weapon with a Silencer.

The Groza is also among the rarest PUBG Mobile guns. It is solely available in airdrops or can be looted from enemies.

4) S12K

Here are the stats of the S12K in PUBG Mobile:

Damage: 198
Reload Duration: 3s
Magazine count: 12
Fire Rate: 0.25

Shotguns are formidable firearms in close-range gunfights, and the S12K is among the best choices in such weapon type. It has a colossal damage output and near-zero recoil rate. However, it lacks a decent fire rate and range, which is an issue with every shotgun.

That said, equip this firearm for close-range-close-quarter combat, and you can send your enemy back to the lobby with a single precise shot.

5) M762

Here are the stats of the M762 in PUBG Mobile:

Damage: 46
Magazine size: 30 (Extended: 40)
Reload time: 2.9s
Fire rate: 0.086/s

The M762 is known for its proficiency in close-range combat due to its high firing rate. It uses 7.62mm bullets.

However, like the AKM, the M762 also has a high recoil rate, requiring good handling. To help, you can equip this weapon with attachments, such as a Compensator and Vertical Foregrip.

As mentioned earlier, to handle PUBG Mobile guns like the M762 that have high recoil rates, you should avoid equipping a Silencer on them.

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